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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,760

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $765

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,246

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $39,550 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $36,894 $37,156 $27,273 $30,178
Floor mats 150 150    
Class II trailer hitch 350 350    
Rear bumper protector 70 70    
All-weather floor mats 155 155 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 250 250 115 115
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Third-row seat     875 375
Luxury Package     1,290  
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
255/50R20     1,325 630
Remote start     385 385
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Floor mats 121 121    
Class II trailer hitch 316 316    
Rear bumper protector 57 57    
All-weather floor mats 124 124 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 226 226 97 97
AWD 1,643 1,626 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Third-row seat     744 319
Luxury Package     1,097  
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Remote start     326 326
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 2,725 2,725 11,730 8,830
Options (change) 2,487 2,470 10,188 7,725
Destination 950 950 785 785
Total Price $42,525 $43,225 $41,760 $42,010
Total Invoice $40,331 $40,576 $38,246 $38,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,898
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,525$43,225$41,760$42,010
Adjustments for Features-4,200-4,2000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,325$39,025$41,760$41,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$0
Total Invoice$40,331$40,576$38,246$38,688
Adjustments for Features-3,983-3,9430-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,348$36,633$38,246$38,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0$212

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSanta FeSanta FeExplorerExplorer
TrimSE UltimateLimited UltimateEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,300$10,300$6,100$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$4,200$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,983-3,9430-230

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelSanta FeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length193.1 in193.4 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height66.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.9 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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